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by macthebike
Sat Jan 10, 2009 4:07 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: replacing a radiator valve
Replies: 9
Views: 4938

Replacing valve

Thanks, Steve.
In the end I solved it by removing gland nut and windind PTFE under it.
Cheers, Mac
by macthebike
Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:41 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: replacing a radiator valve
Replies: 9
Views: 4938

Replace Radiator Valves

Hi Steve,
I tightened the nuts....it still leaks . So is it a full draindown situation ? It is a Glow Worm Compact, which I believe has to be done with care. Any tips ? Cheers
by macthebike
Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:37 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: replacing a radiator valve
Replies: 9
Views: 4938

[quote="Steve the gas"]If it's leaking from the nut/olive connection to Hi Steve, It`s a leak from just below the projecting bit that turns when you screw the cap. There are two hexagonal nuts below this and the water seems to come from the top one. Should I tighten the lower one and then ...
by macthebike
Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: replacing a radiator valve
Replies: 9
Views: 4938

Hi Steve,
It`s a radiator wheelhead valve. Thanks for replying.
by macthebike
Thu Jan 01, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: replacing a radiator valve
Replies: 9
Views: 4938

replacing a radiator valve

Hi, I have a leaking valve in an upstairs room, on a combi boiler system.
Is there a way of replacing the valve without draining the whole system ? And is draining a combi system the same as for a conventional one?
Thanks
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